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United States prepares new regulations for H-1B visas and international students
The United States is preparing 2 new rules limiting international students' stay to 4 years and raising the prevailing wage for H-1B…
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Canada expands access to special open work permits
From 23 March 2026, spouses of all foreign workers at Lululemon and Microsoft Vancouver are eligible for an open work permit, regardless…
Canada
Manitoba expands options for TRRP
Manitoba has expanded the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP), exempting 16 skilled occupations from the sector requirement, making it easier for employers…
Canada
Who can obtain a Canadian border Work Permit?
Foreign nationals arriving in Canada can still apply for a work permit at the port of entry, but this option is now…
Canada
Priority work permit processing for certain occupations
Candidates in occupations designated as performing or supporting "essential services" in Canada may receive priority processing for their work permit applications.
Canada
PGWP eligible field-of-study list frozen for 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not update its list of eligible study programmes for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in…
Canada
Resumption of low-wage LMIA processing
From 09/01/2026, the Canadian federal government has resumed processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in eight regions with unemployment below 6%,…
United States
DHS changes H-1B visa process
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised the H-1B visa selection rule, prioritising highly skilled, higher-paid workers to protect wages…
Canada
Opening of IEC profiles for 2026
IEC 2026 applications have opened, allowing young people aged 18-35 from 36 countries to apply for a Canadian work permit of up…
New Zealand
New work visa for investors in New Zealand has begun accepting applications
From 24/11/2025, the new Business Investor Work visa has begun accepting applications from entrepreneurs with experience investing in a New Zealand business…
New Zealand
Seasonal visas open from 8 December 2025
From 08/12/2025, New Zealand has opened applications for two new seasonal visas under the AEWV: the GWSV for longer-term seasonal roles and…
Canada
United States H-1B visa holders will have an alternative pathway in Canada
The Canadian government has announced a fast-track pathway for H-1B visa holders to attract international talent, improving recognition of foreign credentials under…
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